I do believe that Gary looked for more work because he wanted more money, but I don't think that is the reason, it's just a simple guess to predict to what he will do next.
I didnt like this story, it was very boring, i really didnt get the whole point of it. But i thought it was interesting that a little kid would want to work and work and work. The family seemed pretty normal, not all perfect like Gary wanted which didnt really seem normal.
This story was kind of boring though well anyway I still liked it because it reminded me of when I was a little kid and my siter was babysitting me and I wanted to buy something from the store and then when I finished raking the leafs my siter just gave me the money so I did all that work for no reason! <(-,-)>
This story was honestly SUPER BORING to me. But I thought the main character was kind of related to me in the way of how I want my family to be more "normal." But, whata is a "normal" family and why do most people want one. Can't everyone just be their on unique person and be happy with that? Anyways, I think it was very responsible of Gary to look for work so he could have his own money. Bravo Gary. (:
The story was not entertaining compared to the others. To tell you the truth, I liked it NONE. I even like the cliff hangers more than this story, and I hardly like those at all. It was just a boring story, and I could NOT get into it. Sorry.
Okay, I think we all can agree, this story was WAYY BORING.?! Like there was no real "meaning" tot this story. If you agree say I or state your opinion. >_>
Kayla- I agree with you, i think unless your family is like a bunch of stalkers and weirdos, you should love your family for who r=they are and not want to change them. Your right why cant everyone just be unique?!
Lauren-As I agree with you. No one should try to change anyone, let alone their family. Bottom linee, let people be who they want to be.. unless their like some freaky weird person. Then you might want to get them some help. (;
I think Gary is a fine young lad for doing all that work he does but i do think he wants his family to be like one on a television show instead of being who they actually are.
Well, i didnt think this story was necessarily boring, it just didnt relate to me. I agree with kayla about what the standard is for a "normal" family, because i actually think that the main character's family is more normal than the family's he portrays in his head from T.V. Most family's dont wear suits and pearls to eat in, and they don't make small talk...they laugh loudly and dont care if they say something stupid because its their family, and they shouldnt have to care.
Mark, I was simply making a prediction of what and why Gary was looking for more work, it doesn't have to be accurate, but it's a good way to share ideas.
I think it's okay to want your family to be normal, I sometimes want that. But you just have to learn to deal with it. I also think it was a good thing for Gary to work for his own money.
I think that the main characers veiw about working is very important because he's learning life lessons early. He is working to earn what he wants, instead of it just being given to him. I think that family's that are so wealthy and get whatever they want grow up and figure out that thats not always that case, and that most of the time you have to put hard work and some elbow grease into the job if you want the full reward. I think that the main character will never run into problems like these because he's been taught and has taught himself to never take for granted what he reiceves and he also takes pride in the work that he does.
This story kindof reminds me of when i was little or just a few years ago, when i would always have lemonaid stands and unlike Gary i would never make any money but it reminds me of like how i would always try to make money.
Daelyn- What would be your definition of a "normal" family anyways.?
I feel the world has nothing to actually be labled "normal" anymore. It's kind of just an overused term that doesn't mean much, at least to me. Following the crowd can become quite boring.
i think the main character was watching t.v. and thought that that was real life but in reality it's not..most family's dont sit down in suits and jewlery and eat dinner together...i think he wanted to be like the families on t.v. because they acted like they had the perfect life...and he thought that if his family acted like white families then white people would treat them the same as they treat other white people.
I dont think there really is a definition to normal, i just think as long as you are living by good morals and values then heck, your just as normal as everyone else. being popular or weird or pretty or ugly none of those listed above is normal or not normal its just you, your always going to be normal to yourself but its how others see you. And that never matters.
Marissa, that is a rediculous comment. There was way more to this story than drinking Kool-Aid..If that is all you got out of it, I suggest you read it again.
I would have to say they seem like hey drink alot of Kool-Aid. This also reminds me when i was a little kid trying to make money to buy what i wanted. You have to learn how to earn things yourself when your older so why start now like they did.
I have heard a few people ask what the point or lesson was in this story...any guesses? Several of you were rather close to explaining the lesson in your entries:)
Kayla- I'm guessing a normal family would be fun and loving. I'm not going to stereotype it. But a normal family is people who are comfortable around eachother and just like to have fun with eachother.
Brittany- I also agree with you again about him working. I can relate in that way from working in the summer. When I detasseled I learened that you do have to work hard to get what you want.
Kayla, Don't apologize for your comments about normalsy. You are right on topic. There is no such thing as normal. Really in today's society being different makes you normal.
Was the story setting in the past?? If it wasn't people really underpaid Gary. They only paid him like five cents to twenty-five cents for doing something worth atleast five dollars, like raking leaves.
I think this took place in the past because tworads the end a coke bottle got them a dime and now its only like a penny. Also i enjoyed the end of the story. I like the story line also because i think alot of people like to act like or immatate people on television.
i wouldn't want a perfect family that would be no fun at all you wouldn't be able to do anyhting relaxing you'd have to sit up straight and everyhting not fun at all!!!!!
I honestly think Gary was really weird. I don't think when he said he wanted a "perfect" family that he thought about exactly what a perfect family was. He may have wanted a more civilized family and stuff like that in certain areas but just like Zack said, everyone has flaws and that is why were individuals
I'm with Cassidy, if youre only getting like a quarter for raking leaves and don't complain either somethings wrong with you or it's definitely taking place in the past. Last comment! whoo ;]
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i didnt like this story. It didnt make sense to me
First commetn whoop whoop I really liked thi story it remeind me of me
ReplyDeleteI do believe that Gary looked for more work because he wanted more money, but I don't think that is the reason, it's just a simple guess to predict to what he will do next.
ReplyDeleteI didnt like this story, it was very boring, i really didnt get the whole point of it. But i thought it was interesting that a little kid would want to work and work and work. The family seemed pretty normal, not all perfect like Gary wanted which didnt really seem normal.
ReplyDeleteZack- Your view makes alot of sense. I agree with you comepletley
ReplyDeleteI think that Gary was probably poor which was why he was always looking for work?
ReplyDeleteThis story was kind of boring though well anyway I still liked it because it reminded me of when I was a little kid and my siter was babysitting me and I wanted to buy something from the store and then when I finished raking the leafs my siter just gave me the money so I did all that work for no reason! <(-,-)>
ReplyDeleteI did not like this story because it was long and very uneventful i thought
ReplyDeleteI think this story is ok so far and Im woundering is Gary older than Little John?
ReplyDeleteThis story was long, boring, and stupid(in my opinion). I didnt like this story of all.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Zack
ReplyDeleteThis story was honestly SUPER BORING to me. But I thought the main character was kind of related to me in the way of how I want my family to be more "normal." But, whata is a "normal" family and why do most people want one. Can't everyone just be their on unique person and be happy with that? Anyways, I think it was very responsible of Gary to look for work so he could have his own money. Bravo Gary. (:
ReplyDeleteZack your first comment puzzels me. explain
ReplyDeleteI agree entirely agree with garret
ReplyDeletei did not like this story what so ever because nothing exciting happen. mannn:/
ReplyDeleteWhen was this story written? Going to the pool for 15 cents? wow...
ReplyDeletewhat was the point of this story? like, what was the moral of i? I dont really understand...
ReplyDeletei finished the story and garret i agree this story is mostly bland the only good part is when little john almost gets beat.
ReplyDeleteThe story was not entertaining compared to the others. To tell you the truth, I liked it NONE. I even like the cliff hangers more than this story, and I hardly like those at all. It was just a boring story, and I could NOT get into it. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteJack,
ReplyDeleteI was wondering the same thing. Everything is so cheappp. Maybe the 1920's?
i got really bored when i read this :p :/
ReplyDeleteThis story was very boring and nothing really happened.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I think we all can agree, this story was WAYY BORING.?!
ReplyDeleteLike there was no real "meaning" tot this story.
If you agree say I or state your opinion. >_>
I agree with Jack when did this take place?
ReplyDeleteThe story was hard to concentrate because it was pretty boring.
Kayla- I agree with you, i think unless your family is like a bunch of stalkers and weirdos, you should love your family for who r=they are and not want to change them. Your right why cant everyone just be unique?!
ReplyDeleteoh, and i agree with sara :p nothing exciting happened which made it boring.
ReplyDeletethis wasnt my favorite story it was kind of boring and i dont really understand it.
ReplyDeleteLauren-As I agree with you. No one should try to change anyone, let alone their family. Bottom linee, let people be who they want to be.. unless their like some freaky weird person. Then you might want to get them some help. (;
ReplyDeleteI think Gary is a fine young lad for doing all that work he does but i do think he wants his family to be like one on a television show instead of being who they actually are.
ReplyDeleteWell, i didnt think this story was necessarily boring, it just didnt relate to me. I agree with kayla about what the standard is for a "normal" family, because i actually think that the main character's family is more normal than the family's he portrays in his head from T.V. Most family's dont wear suits and pearls to eat in, and they don't make small talk...they laugh loudly and dont care if they say something stupid because its their family, and they shouldnt have to care.
ReplyDeleteThis story was mostly boring because their was not a main plot or intersting plot. and there were no exciting events...
ReplyDeleteMark, I was simply making a prediction of what and why Gary was looking for more work, it doesn't have to be accurate, but it's a good way to share ideas.
ReplyDeleteI think it's okay to want your family to be normal, I sometimes want that. But you just have to learn to deal with it. I also think it was a good thing for Gary to work for his own money.
ReplyDeleteThis story is very unentertaining Ha big word spelt wrong, but like everyone has been saying this story is very boring.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Brittany, most families dont eat in suits and with pearls on.
ReplyDeletei also think this story was super boring.. all it seemed like the did was drink KOOL-AID!! ;D
ReplyDeleteI think that the main characers veiw about working is very important because he's learning life lessons early. He is working to earn what he wants, instead of it just being given to him. I think that family's that are so wealthy and get whatever they want grow up and figure out that thats not always that case, and that most of the time you have to put hard work and some elbow grease into the job if you want the full reward. I think that the main character will never run into problems like these because he's been taught and has taught himself to never take for granted what he reiceves and he also takes pride in the work that he does.
ReplyDeleteumm...what was the meaning of this story?
ReplyDeleteit wasnt really about anything...
This story kindof reminds me of when i was little or just a few years ago, when i would always have lemonaid stands and unlike Gary i would never make any money but it reminds me of like how i would always try to make money.
ReplyDeleteDaelyn- What would be your definition of a "normal" family anyways.?
ReplyDeleteI feel the world has nothing to actually be labled "normal" anymore. It's kind of just an overused term that doesn't mean much, at least to me.
Following the crowd can become quite boring.
BE UNIQUE.! (:
i think the main character was watching t.v. and thought that that was real life but in reality it's not..most family's dont sit down in suits and jewlery and eat dinner together...i think he wanted to be like the families on t.v. because they acted like they had the perfect life...and he thought that if his family acted like white families then white people would treat them the same as they treat other white people.
ReplyDeleteI dont think there really is a definition to normal, i just think as long as you are living by good morals and values then heck, your just as normal as everyone else. being popular or weird or pretty or ugly none of those listed above is normal or not normal its just you, your always going to be normal to yourself but its how others see you. And that never matters.
ReplyDeleteMarissa, that is a rediculous comment. There was way more to this story than drinking Kool-Aid..If that is all you got out of it, I suggest you read it again.
ReplyDeleteI would have to say they seem like hey drink alot of Kool-Aid. This also reminds me when i was a little kid trying to make money to buy what i wanted. You have to learn how to earn things yourself when your older so why start now like they did.
ReplyDeleteI think that the main character is working to get more money becuze bakc then fifteen cents got quite a bit of stuff.
ReplyDeleteI have heard a few people ask what the point or lesson was in this story...any guesses? Several of you were rather close to explaining the lesson in your entries:)
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ReplyDeleteI think that the lesson in this story is that if you work you get rewarded in some way.
ReplyDeleteKayla- I'm guessing a normal family would be fun and loving. I'm not going to stereotype it. But a normal family is people who are comfortable around eachother and just like to have fun with eachother.
ReplyDeleteBrittany- I also agree with you again about him working. I can relate in that way from working in the summer. When I detasseled I learened that you do have to work hard to get what you want.
My guess for the lesson is something like,
ReplyDeletework hard and you'll get farther in life.?
Am I close? (:
Kayla..that is definitely one of the lessons in this story..there are more though..does anyone else have a guess?
ReplyDeleteI kind of liked this story. Gary seemed like a very hard worker and a good friend
ReplyDeleteDaelyn - Have you ever read the definition of normal.?
ReplyDeleteHere's one I found,
conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural
That sounds a little boring to me. :|
FAMILIES AE SUPPOSED TO BE DIFFRENT.! (:
So why not say you want like a fun family instead of a "normal" family.?
SOrry, this subject bothers me very much. The whole "normal" thing.
I don't really agree with Gary's perception of a perfect normal family. I dont really think that there is such a thing as a "normal" family.
ReplyDeleteKayla,
ReplyDeleteDon't apologize for your comments about normalsy. You are right on topic. There is no such thing as normal. Really in today's society being different makes you normal.
I agree with Mark T.
ReplyDeleteWas the story setting in the past?? If it wasn't people really underpaid Gary. They only paid him like five cents to twenty-five cents for doing something worth atleast five dollars, like raking leaves.
ReplyDeletecass, haha :p
ReplyDeleteim pretty sure it takes place in the past!
and i agree with kaylee! i dont think there is such a thing as a normal family
I think this took place in the past because tworads the end a coke bottle got them a dime and now its only like a penny. Also i enjoyed the end of the story. I like the story line also because i think alot of people like to act like or immatate people on television.
ReplyDeletei agree with lauren the story was kind of boring. I don't think any family is normal there is all different kind of families.
ReplyDeletei wouldn't want a perfect family that would be no fun at all you wouldn't be able to do anyhting relaxing you'd have to sit up straight and everyhting not fun at all!!!!!
ReplyDeleteEvery family should have at least a flaw in their rulings, how they treat their childern, etc.
ReplyDeleteI honestly think Gary was really weird. I don't think when he said he wanted a "perfect" family that he thought about exactly what a perfect family was. He may have wanted a more civilized family and stuff like that in certain areas but just like Zack said, everyone has flaws and that is why were individuals
ReplyDeleteI'm with Cassidy, if youre only getting like a quarter for raking leaves and don't complain either somethings wrong with you or it's definitely taking place in the past.
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